Renda Named WJBK Detroit GM

Michael Renda, vice president and general manager atWFLD-WPWR Chicago, has been named vice president and general manager of WJBKDetroit. He starts at the Fox-owned station Jan. 7 and succeeds Jeff Murri, whocommitted suicide in February.

"Mike has proven his great leadership abilities atthree Fox-owned stations over a 15-year tenure," said Jack Abernethy, FoxTelevision Stations CEO. "Regardless of the roles he's held, he alwaysinspires his team to be better, work smarter and think differently. There is noperson better qualified to take charge of our premier Detroit station thanhim."

Renda was general manager in Philadelphia and Cleveland aswell.

"I feel honored to have the opportunity to lead the No.1 station in Detroit, known for its edgy, unconventional and hard-hitting newsproduct," said Renda. "I look forward to continuing the station'slegacy of serving Detroit."

Murri was named the General Manager of the Year by B&C in 2011 for his tirelessdevotion to WJBK, and to Detroit, his hometown. At the time of his death,Abernethy called Murri "one of our most beloved members of the FoxTelevision Stations."